Be a Guardian of the Zoo!
Palm Beach Zoo is looking for a dedicated and observant Zoo Ranger to join our Safety and Security team for the part time overnight shift. In this important role, you'll help protect our animals, guests, and staff by ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment—day and night. This is more than a security job—it’s an opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization working to protect wildlife and inspire action.
What You’ll Do:
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Patrol zoo grounds and facilities to monitor guest conduct, property safety, and animal area security.
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Respond to incidents, accidents, and medical situations with calm professionalism.
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Monitor surveillance systems and manage detailed safety reports.
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Assist with access control and monitor restricted areas overnight.
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Check animal enclosures for potential safety issues (without entering staff-only animal care areas).
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Participate in storm assessments and zoo emergency response procedures.
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Support after-hours events, contractors, and special projects.
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Provide exceptional customer service and assist with crowd or traffic control during peak hours
What You Bring:
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High school diploma or GED (required)
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At least 1 year of security, safety, or related experience
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Intermediate computer skills, especially Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
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Strong communication and incident reporting skills
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Valid Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
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Ability to work flexible hours, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and special events
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Available for the evening and overnight shift (this is not a day shift position)
Physical Requirements:
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Comfortable working outdoors in South Florida’s climate, including rain and high heat
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Able to stand, walk, and lift up to 50 lbs for extended periods (up to 6 hours)
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May be exposed to hazardous materials or bodily fluids during incidents
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Use of radios, phones, and computers for communication and reporting
Key Competencies:
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Customer Focus & Service: Friendly and responsive to guest and staff needs
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Judgment & Decisiveness: Quick thinking and calm under pressure
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Teamwork & Integrity: Works respectfully and ethically with others
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Attention to Detail: Thorough, organized, and safety-conscious
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Diversity & Inclusion: Promotes a welcoming and inclusive environment
WHAT WE OFFER:
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Zoo Membership and FREE admission to other Florida Attractions!
The position will be open until filled. We will contact qualified candidates whom we have chosen to move forward in the interview process.
Palm Beach Zoo is a drug free workplace and an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training and promotion without regard to race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Why Join Palm Beach Zoo?
We are committed to saving wildlife in wild places—both locally and around the globe. Our mission comes to life through impactful programs, including local conservation partnerships and international projects in Africa and Central America. Our own coral conservation dive team is just one example of how we take action. We believe anyone can be a wildlife hero, and whoever you are, wherever you come from, you are welcome here.
